Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
del Hoyo, J.; Collar, N. J.; Christie, D. A.; Elliott, A.; Fishpool, L. D. C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge UK: Lynx Edicions and BirdLife International.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | full migrant | Forest dependency | does not normally occur in forest |
| Land-mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence (breeding/resident) | 10,300,000 km2 | |
| Extent of Occurrence (non-breeding) | 22,900,000 km2 | |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 7300-73000 mature individuals | poor | estimated | 2009 |
| Population trend | stable | - | suspected | - |
| Generation length | 4.8 years | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population is estimated to number c.11,000-110,000 individuals (Wetlands International 2006), while national population estimates include: c.100-10,000 breeding pairs, < c.50 individuals on migration and < c.50 wintering individuals in China; c.50-1,000 individuals on migration and c.50-1,000 wintering individuals in Korea and c.100-10,000 breeding pairs and c.1,000-10,000 individuals on migration in Russia (Brazil 2009).
Trend justification: Although Wetlands International consider the current population trend to be unknown, it is suspected to be stable in the absence of evidence for any declines or substantial threats (del Hoyo et al. 1996).
| Country/Territory | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | extant | vagrant | ||||
| Bangladesh | extant | native | ||||
| Bhutan | extant | native | ||||
| China (mainland) | extant | native | ||||
| India | extant | native | ||||
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | extant | native | yes | |||
| Japan | extant | native | ||||
| Kazakhstan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Kyrgyzstan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Mongolia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Myanmar | extant | native | ||||
| Nepal | extant | native | ||||
| North Korea | extant | native | ||||
| Pakistan | extant | native | ||||
| Russia | extant | native | yes | |||
| Russia (Asian) | extant | native | yes | |||
| Russia (Central Asian) | extant | native | yes | |||
| Saudi Arabia | extant | vagrant | yes | |||
| South Korea | extant | native | ||||
| Tajikistan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Turkmenistan | extant | native | yes | |||
| Uzbekistan | extant | native | yes | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | Paradise Valley mountain plateau |
| Nepal | Kanchenjungha Conservation Area |
| Nepal | Khaptad National Park |
| Nepal | Makalu Barun National Park |
| Russia (Asian) | Artysh ridge |
| Russia (Asian) | Northern slope of Khamar-Daban mountains |
| Russia (Asian) | Tunkin valley |
| Russia (Central Asian) | Kurkure mountain |
| Russia (Central Asian) | Kuznetsky Alatau Zapovednik |
| Russia (Central Asian) | Natural reserve Kuznetskij Alatau |
| Russia (Central Asian) | Plateau Ukok |
| Russia (Central Asian) | Shapshal ridge |
| Tajikistan | Aktash massif |
| Tajikistan | Kattasay and Daganasay Reservoirs |
| Tajikistan | Kulikalon Lakes |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Aquatic & Marine | Artificial/Aquatic - Seasonally Flooded Agricultural Land | suitable | non-breeding |
| Grassland | Temperate | suitable | non-breeding |
| Grassland | Temperate | suitable | breeding |
| Wetlands (inland) | Bogs, Marshes, Swamps, Fens, Peatlands | major | breeding |
| Wetlands (inland) | Bogs, Marshes, Swamps, Fens, Peatlands | major | non-breeding |
| Wetlands (inland) | Permanent Rivers/Streams/Creeks (includes waterfalls) | suitable | breeding |
| Wetlands (inland) | Permanent Rivers/Streams/Creeks (includes waterfalls) | suitable | non-breeding |
| Altitude | 1500 - 5000 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Solitary Snipe Gallinago solitaria. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/solitary-snipe-gallinago-solitaria on 23/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/12/2024.